Education in Jammu and Kashmir

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Education in Jammu and Kashmir is based on 5-tier model which includes primary schools, middle schools, higher secondary schools, Colleges and University. [1] As per the census of 2011, Jammu and Kashmir has the literacy rate of 68%. [2] However, there has been an increase in the numbers in recent years. [3] The has been a recent focus on quality higher education in Jammu and Kashmir. [4]

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History

The modern education system was introduced in Kashmir in the second half of the 19th century by Christian missionaries. Maharaja Ranbir Singh's School was the only school run by the state in 1874. In 1880, J.H. Knowles opened the first missionary school was opened in Srinagar. [5]

Higher Education

Universities

There are two central universities and nine state universities in the Jammu and Kashmir.

Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
UniversityLocationTypeEstablishedSpecializationSources
University of Kashmir Srinagar State 1948General [6]
University of Jammu Jammu State 1969General [7]
Central Sanskrit University - Shree Ranbir Campus Jammu Central 1971Sanskrit
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Srinagar State 1982Agriculture [8]
Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar State 1983Medical Sciences [9]
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu Jammu State 1999Agriculture [10]
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra State 2004Science, technology [11]
Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora State 2005Science, technology [12]
Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University Rajauri State 2005General [13]
Central University of Jammu Jammu Central 2009General [14]
Central University of Kashmir Srinagar Central 2009General [15]
Cluster University of Jammu Jammu State 2016General [16]
Cluster University of Srinagar Srinagar State 2016General [17]

Entrance examinations

The Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (JKBOPEE) [18] is an independent entity empowered to autonomously administer Entrance Tests and determine the selection of candidates for diverse professional courses. The range of entrance tests overseen by JKBOPEE encompasses the Polytechnic Entrance Test (PET), Common Entrance Test (CET) specifically for engineering, B.Ed, Postgraduate Diploma Entrance Tests, and Paramedical Entrance Test. In addition to coordinating entrance examinations, the board assumes the responsibility for facilitating admissions and counseling processes for both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical courses, aligning with NEET UG and PG scores, respectively.[ citation needed ]

In 2002, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations Act was enacted by the State Legislature, leading to the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance under the provisions of the Act. This new board replaced the previously existing Competent Authority Entrance Examinations. The legislative action aimed to empower the examining body to conduct entrance tests with increased vigor, allowing it to carry out candidate selection independently, objectively, and with enhanced efficiency. [19]

The composition of the JKBOPEE includes a chairman and other members appointed by the Government. The chairman, a full-time paid official, is appointed by the Government. Additionally, the board has other full-time officers, such as the secretary, controller of examinations, financial advisor/chief accounts Officer, and law officer. Alongside these officers, the board is supported by subordinate staff who contribute to its overall functioning. [19]

References

  1. ↑ "Jammu and Kashmir: Official Portal". jk.gov.in. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Census India. "Census India 2011". Census India 2011.
  3. ↑ "Jammu and Kashmir's female literacy rate lower than all-India level". Deccan Herald. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  4. ↑ Malik, Mohd Amin (25 February 2019). "Building our own quality institutions". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  5. ↑ Bhat, Parvaiz Hussain. "Modern Education in Kashmir – I". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Welcome to the Official Website of University of Kashmir". kashmiruniversity.net. University of Kashmir. Archived from the original on 25 September 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  7. ↑ "Jammu University : Introduction". jammuuniversity.in. University of Jammu. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  8. ↑ "SKUAST | Sher-e-Kashmir University Of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir". skuastkashmir.ac.in. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  9. ↑ "Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences". skims.ac.in. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "SKUAST-J; Sher-e-Kashmir University Of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu". www.skuast.org. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu . Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  11. ↑ "Facts and History : Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University". smvdu.net.in. Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. Archived from the original on 21 June 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  12. ↑ "Islamic University of Science and Technology · [ IUST ]". islamicuniversity.edu.in. Islamic University of Science and Technology. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  13. ↑ "Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri Jammu&Kashmir". bgsbuniversity.org. Baba Ghulam Shah Badhshah University . Retrieved 20 July 2011.
  14. ↑ "Central University of Jammu". cujammu.in. Central University of Jammu. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2013.
  15. ↑ "Welcome To The Official Website | Central University of Kashmir". cukashmir.ac.in. Central University of Kashmir. Archived from the original on 30 August 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
  16. ↑ "Cluster University of Jammu Jammu&Kashmir". clujammu.in. Cluster University of Jammu . Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  17. ↑ "Cluster University of Srinagar Jammu&Kashmir". cusrinagar.org. Cluster University of Srinagar. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
  18. ↑ "JKBOPEE".
  19. 1 2 "About". 10 February 2024.
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